Writer/Producer - Detroit enthusiast, Barenaked Ladies fan for life, and a mom.
For those of you who have Monday off, happy three day weekend. Even for those who are not so lucky, don’t fret as there is still plenty to do this weekend. It is supposed to be really beautiful this weekend, so go enjoy this list of things to do...
Books and ghosts – and ghost stories – go amazingly well together. It’s time to start making plans for the end of October. I know it seems silly to say, but with Halloween falling on a Monday the last weekend of the month will be filled with tons of fun things...
A great meal and a drink for $15. It’s a simple concept. But, what are you going to eat? Well, we have you covered. First on Daily Detroit, the Dine Drink Detroit menus have arrived! The meal deal includes at least one food item, a drink, and an experience...
In this fast paced world it is easy to forget where our food comes from. However, two women are trying to change that in Detroit. The Farmer’s Hand is a new artisan market and café at the corner of Trumbull and Bagley in Corktown. Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes...
We always enjoy bringing our readers information about cool events. When you get these restaurants at these prices, it’s worth talking about. Dine Drink Detroit, an annual culinary event, starts Tuesday, October 4. This is the fourth year for this laid back restaurant festival. This year is even better...
It is time to say goodbye to September and hello to October. There is still plenty of time to head out to the apple orchards to pick up your apple cider and pumpkin donuts. Here is the list of my top event picks for this weekend. Really Really – Hamtramck This...
What was Detroit like in 1790? Well, now we have a map. The University of Michigan has added a rare of Detroit from 1790 to their William L. Clements Library. The map was found in an Almonte, Ontario home by the grandson of the original owner. He contacted the Clements...
What happens when the people behind a popular event just stop doing it with little explanation? You get a handful of Detroit restaurants taking things in to their own hands and organizing their own version of the event. Welcome to the Motor City Restaurant Week. MCRW started on September 23...
Detroit’s North End is home to a brand new career center that will help bridge the gap between poverty and jobs for high risk Detroiters. The North End Career Center will house the Goodwill Detroit’s Flip the Script and Center for Working Families programs. It is estimated that...
Happy first day of Autumn Detroit! Here’s to all things pumpkin, the leaves changing color, and cooler weather. This weekend is packed with fun activities, and I’m excited to bring you my favorite picks for this weekend. Will I see you out there? Open Streets – Detroit What if...
It is hard to not be cheerful when you walk into the Detroit Achievement Academy (DAA) the northwest side of Detroit. It’s bright hallways, colorful walls and clean environment stands in stark contrast to the physical condition of many schools you may have seen on the news in the...
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is coming to Sterling Heights. The new location will open on Thursday. This is the second Dickey’s location for owners Ed and Carrie Wenzel. Their first location is in Macomb Township. They also hope to add a third location in Auburn Hills in the future....
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, this means that there will be numerous events and fundraisers happening throughout metro Detroit. On Saturday, October 8 The Pink Fund will be holding the 4th Annual Dancing With The Survivors event. There will be great food, and the drinks will be plentiful. The...
When I think about solar panel arrays, I usually think of them in more remote places. Miles of panels in straight lines soaking up the rays of the sun in a field or in the desert. Or a few on the roof of a house. But, Detroit is about to...
There were a lot of great events happening this weekend. I have a feeling that people will find something that they will enjoy to do. All I can say is get outside and enjoy this beautiful late summer weather. DIY Street Fair – Ferndale Come out to Ferndale on Saturday or...
I’m a fan of the nonprofit Write A House. They have done some remarkable work on the border of Detroit and Hamtramck, putting people in formerly blighted homes and adding to our literary scene at the same time. So when I heard that they are now expanding into the...
There seems to be an influx of construction projects in Detroit now days. It seems like we are getting multiple announcements for new projects every week. In order to meet the demand of these jobs the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) has developed a program to train Detroiters in fundamental...
The second location of the Pittsburgh-based restaurant and bar, Primanti Bros., is opening in Metro Detroit in Novi this Thursday, September 15. There will be a tailgate party that will start at 5:00 AM on Thursday morning, the doors will open at 12:00 PM for the first 100...
